Soldier pouring powder into the pan of his helm (no. 16), c. 1600, A soldier, full-length, pouring powder from a powder bottle into the pan (the powder reservoir) of a helm (a particular type of firearm) (no. 15), c. 1600. In his left hand, in addition to the helm, a burning wick. Plate 16 in the instructions for handling the helm. Part of the illustrations in: J. de Gheyn, Wapenhandelinghe van Roers Musquetten ende spiessen, Amsterdam, 1608. Martial art circa 1600., print maker: Jacob de Gheyn (II) (workshop of), intermediary draughtsman: Jacob de Gheyn (II), print maker: Northern

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